Verde Valley AZ (June 13, 2013) – Despite signs that some segments of the economy may be improving, a recent economic report shows that the Prescott area is near the bottom nationally in economic strength and annual average wage. POLICOM Corporation, an independent economic research firm that specializes in analyzing local and state economies, ranks Prescott 345th out of 366 metropolitan statistical areas in economic strength and ranks Yavapai County 361st in annual average wage. The data is contained in the company’s 2013 Economic Strength Rankings available online at http://www.policom.com/econstrength.htm
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Sedona AZ (June 13, 2013) – Experience the dynamic dance choreography of DanceSpirit Studio in two unique performances Saturday, June 22nd at Studio Live. The matinee performance is at 1:00pm and the evening show begins at 4:00pm, tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 the day of the performance.
Acclaimed play from the U.K. debuts on big screen at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 13, 2013) – The National Theatre of London returns to Sedona on Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28 when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere of the acclaimed British stage production “The Audience” — starring Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Helen Mirren. There will be two shows each day: 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award-winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production…
Film Festival presents big-screen debut of astonishing story about Pacific Ocean expedition Sedona AZ (June 12, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the new, award-winning and critically-acclaimed drama “Kon-Tiki”, showing June 25 and 26 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The film will show at 4 and 7 p.m. both days. “Kon-Tiki” is a personal tale with the world as its stage. In 1947, the world is gripped with excitement as the young Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl (Pål Hagen) embarks on an astonishing expedition — a journey of 4,300 nautical…
Sedona AZ (June 11. 2013) – Are you Smart Meter Aware? Or, are you aware of Smart Meters? There is discussion in Sedona and all around the country about the value and effects of Smart Meters. Some say all the fuss is about nothing. Others say watch out! Either way, Sedona residents should explore the issue and become aware. If Smart Meters are harmless and pose no effects, why is our local electric utility pushing so hard for installation of Smart Meters? In some places, people are getting arrested for blocking Smart Meter installation. And yet in other cities, ordinances…
Flagstaff AZ (June 11, 2013) – The NAU Summer Seminar series started June 5 and will run until August 14 with seminars focusing on politics, artistic explorations, and current issues that will appeal to a broad community of patrons. The seminars will take place in various places throughout Northern Arizona, including Winslow and Sedona. “By expanding presenters, number of sessions, and locations out into the community, we hope to expand opportunities for analysis and civil discussion of key issues and values within the community during the summer months,” said Chuck Connell, professor of History.
Sedona AZ (June 11, 2013) – Dog owners will want to be a part of the Sedona Parks and Recreation summer dog programming. The line-up of classes and seminars offer a variety of opportunities for dog owners to teach their pets new habits. Whether it is to get out extra energy or teach an old dog better manners, these classes have it covered. Join Instructor Sarah Sheridan on this fun journey with your pet. All classes begin Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Choose from three Wednesday class options: Monthly Manners Class, Beginning Flyball, and Intermediate Flyball. Classes are four weeks long…
Flagstaff AZ (june 11, 2013) – While much of Arizona is living up to its hot, dry reputation with triple digit heat, Arizona Snowbowl is offering cool temperatures and cool views with the return of the Sunset Chairlift Ride! This Friday, June 14, and every second Friday of the month through October, the Sunset Chairlift will run from 3 to 6 p.m. A free barbecue dinner comes with the purchase of a Chairlift Ride ticket and live music!
Meet the filmmaker in person at encore screenings of Sedona Film Festival documentary Sedona AZ (June 11, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its “Festival Encore” series on Monday, June 24 with the one-night-only return of “Death By China”, one of the top-rated films at the recent film festival. Filmmaker and best-selling author Peter Navarro will be in Sedona to host the film and conduct a Q&A after both screenings. He will be presenting the director’s cut of the film.
Sedona AZ (June 11, 2013) – Winners and contestants of the Sedona Sunrise Superstar vocal competition are back by invitation to the fourth annual Superstar Reunion to raise funds for the Sedona Sunrise Center for Adults. This year’s event will be at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in West Sedona on July 8th, Monday at 7pm. Jeannie Carroll will emcee and the sounds will be done by Suzie Schomaker. Advance tickets for the concert can be purchased for $10 at Webers in the Village of Oak Creek, at Bashas’ in West Sedona and at the Sedona Sunrise Center, 110 Indian…
Sedona AZ (June 10, 2013) – If you love to hike, Red Rock State Park is the place to find several miles of beautiful trails at different elevations, offering fantastic views. If you are a bird enthusiast, Red Rock State Park sponsors twice-weekly guided bird walks. If you want to learn about botany, wildlife, archaeology, geology, or local history, the Park offers a daily guided interpretive hike. If you want to hike in the cool of the evening, there is a monthly Moonlight Hike. Something is always going on at the Park, located at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road,…
Case Remains Active – YCSO Still Seeking Public Input Cottonwood AZ (June 10, 2013) – UPDATE – Detectives are working leads obtained since the investigation began on May, 27, 2013. As part of their follow-up, detectives are attempting to identify and/or locate 2 suspicious vehicles seen at the residence sometime after midnight on May 27, 2013. At one point, witnesses saw one of the two vehicles drive away from the home on Deserama Circle, then return a few moments later to rejoin the other vehicle still parked at the home. A short time later, both vehicles left the area and…
Phoenix AZ (June 10, 2013) – New Map the Meal Gap data released today shows almost 1 in 5 Arizonans (19.1%), or 1.2 million people, were food insecure in 2011 – figures that held steady from 2010 data. Generally, food insecurity refers to individuals not always knowing where their next meal would come from. Nationwide, the food insecurity rate was 16.4% in 2011, or nearly 50 million people, a 2% increase from 2010.
Sedona AZ (June 10, 2013) – The Fourth of July is all about family barbecues and fireworks with friends, but the day after Independence Day, it’s about Rowe Fine Art Gallery! On July 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. during the Sedona Gallery Association’s First Friday Gallery Tour, Rowe Fine Art Gallery will celebrate its renowned bronze and stone sculptors including Kim Kori, Richard Loffler, Alvin Marshall, Nicolai Medvedev, Erik Petersen, Ken Rowe, Jason Scull and Joshua Tobey. Wine and appetizers will be served.
Sedona AZ (June 10, 2013) – The City of Sedona has contracted with ProPipe Services to begin a sewer line cleaning and videoing project to take place starting Monday, June 10, 2013 and ending Friday, June 28, 2013. The work will be between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Workers will be on site to direct traffic in the affected areas.